Name the term
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Definitions
100

A person who creates maps

Cartographer 

100

there are --- regions in texas

four

100

what are the cardinal directions? 

north south east west

100

Define absolute location

the exact location of something 

200

human ideas and interactions that people have with their environment, which include political boundaries and other human-made features

human characteristics 

200

San Antonio is located in the ---- region

coastal plains 

200

What are the 4 regions of texas?

Mountains and Basins, North Central Plains, Coastal Plains, and Great Plains

200

Define relative location

refers to where something is in relation to something else

300

a person who thinks about people and how they live and work in their environment

geographer 

300

Geography is the study of --- its people and how things ---- over time

earth, change

300

what are the numbers, letters, or both along the margins of a map that help you find a place’s location

coordinates 

300

Region

An area of land that has similar characteristics

400

BONUS!!! What was miss smiths favorite color growing up

Yellow

400

The tool that is used to determine the absolute location on a map using grid lines and coordinates is called a ----

grid system

400

The largest immigrant group to settle in San Antonio came from where?

Germany

400

 needs vs. wants

Human needs are things we need to survive (water, food). Human wants are things that a person would like to have but are not needed for survival (toys)

500

this group immigrated to Texas during the 1800’s in large numbers

Europeans 

500

The first inhabitants of Texas were the ---

American Indians

500

what are the regions of texas in order from biggest to smallest?

(biggest) Coastal Plains, Great Plains, North Central Plains, Mountains and Basins (smallest)

500

Define physical characteristics 

parts of a location’s natural environment, including forests, mountains, oceans, and rivers.

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